FIRST TIME BUYER HUB
Ready to open the first chapter of your homeownership story? If Thornbury, The Blue Mountains, Collingwood, or Meaford is where you want your story to begin, you’re in exactly the right place. We created this First-Time Buyer Resource Hub to help you write chapter one with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re envisioning a cozy condo in Collingwood, a family home in Meaford, or a Blue Mountains retreat, we’ll guide you from the opening line to your happy ending.
Start with our free step-by-step Home Buyer Guide — your personal blueprint for navigating this exciting new chapter. Explore local first-time buyer incentives, and dive into our collection of blog posts and videos created especially for first-time buyers beginning their journey. Your homeownership story starts here, in beautiful Southern Georgian Bay. Let’s write it together.
Buying your first home in The Blue Mountains and surrounding areas? Our First-Time Buyer Guide is your step-by-step roadmap to navigating the home buying journey with confidence. From questions to ask yourself, to budgeting and mortgages, to viewings and closing day, this free guide is packed with expert tips tailored for first time buyers. Start your journey today—download your copy and take the first step toward owning your dream home!
First Time Buyer Blog Posts
Deep dive our blogs for more in depth breakdowns of Thornbury, Collingwood, Meaford, and The Blue Mountains with ideal neighbourhoods, walkability, lifestyle features, area incentives and more.
A Tale of Two Housing Crises: Why Canada’s Real Estate Market Isn’t Actually Broken
A Tale of Two Housing Crises: Why Canada's Real Estate Market Isn't Actually Broken Spoiler alert:...
First-Time Home Buyers in Meaford, Ontario: What You Need to Know
First-Time Home Buyers in Meaford, Ontario: What You Need to Know Dear reader, if you're dreaming...
5 Reasons to Work with a Thornbury Local REALTOR® When Buying a Home in The Blue Mountains This Spring
5 Reasons to Work with a Thornbury Local REALTOR® When Buying a Home in The Blue Mountains This...
Is Now the Right Time to Buy in The Blue Mountains? Real Estate Market Forecast for 2025
Is Now the Right Time to Buy in The Blue Mountains? Real Estate Market Forecast for 2025 WOW what...
The Blue Mountains Real Estate Market is Shifting: How New Mortgage Rules Affect You!
The Blue Mountains Real Estate Market is Shifting: How New Mortgage Rules Affect You! BIG NEWS my...
Collingwood Popular Neighbourhoods for First-Time Buyers
Collingwood Popular Neighbourhoods for First-Time Buyers Welcome to Collingwood, Ontario my dear...
First Time Buyer Testimonials
A True Pleasure to Work With
Trish goes above and beyond what is expected as an agent. 5+ stars wholeheartedly, a true pleasure to work with!
Local Knowledge, Stress-Free Process
My husband and I used Trish Duncan, a Thornbury Local Realtor to help us purchase our first home in The Blue Mountains. Team Builds by the Bay answered all of our first time buyer questions, gave awesome referrals and advocated for us to after the home inspections, to help us purchase our first dream home.
She made the stressful process so much easier. I recommend her to anyone purchasing a home.
Outstanding First-Time Experience
Our experience with Trish was outstanding! As first time home buyers, we were nervous and not sure what to expect. Trish guided us through the entire process, answered all of our questions thoughtfully and helped us feel prepared and confident. We closed last week on a 2 bedroom property in Meaford, and we love it! Thank you Trish!






